All Features articles – Page 87
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FeaturesTelevising the IP revolution
A panel of experts at the Broadcast TECH IP Summit discussed the technology’s potential as a creative tool, through advancements such as object-based broadcasting and remote production
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Behind The ScenesStacey Dooley: Guns, Girls and Isis, BBC3
Stacey Dooley has revealed her reasons for venturing into a war zone for the first time following the launch of her Isis-themed BBC3 documentary.
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FeaturesDock 10: why we bought 422
Dock 10 bolstered its post-production offering with a deal for Manchester facility 422 earlier this month. Chief executive Mark Senior explains why he snapped up the post firm.
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The Broadcast InterviewAlisa Pomeroy, Channel 4
Channel 4’s documentaries commissioning editor talks to Miranda Blazeby about experimenting with form and subject matter – and why privatisation would put it all at risk
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Behind The ScenesAmerican High School, BBC3
Underprivileged students at a public school in America’s Deep South face huge challenges, but their sense of hope and determination was inspirational, writes Marcus Plowright
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Behind The ScenesBefore the Flood, Nat Geo
The ‘power of Leo’ compelled film-maker Fisher Stevens to return to the theme of climate change. The actor opened doors and made the topic sexy too, he tells Manori Ravindran
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Behind The ScenesHow the Box Was Born, BBC4
The first night of broadcasting was a variety extravaganza – The X Factor of its day – and recreating it was a daunting task, says Peter Gauvain
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Behind The ScenesTeen Mom UK, MTV
Zero fakery, an inspiring cast and gripping storylines with genuine emotion were key to replicating the appeal of the US format, says Fiona O’Sullivan
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FeaturesMipcom: simple formats shine
There was no breakout hit at this year’s Mipcom, but themes around conflict resolution, secrets and ageing emerged. Manori Ravindran takes a closer look at the shows that stood out
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FeaturesDiversity: is TV making a difference?
A panel of experts discuss what progress has been made and what still needs to be done
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The Broadcast InterviewGuy Slattery, Vice
Viceland’s UK ratings may not be giving its rivals sleepless nights, but general manager Guy Slattery says that bringing a new angle to broadcasting will reap rewards
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Behind The ScenesSAS: Who Dares Wins, Channel 4
We were warned that shooting in the jungle would be brutal, but with 40°C heat and 95% humidity, the reality was even worse, says Sophie Leonard
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FeaturesHot Picks: Drama
A Rocky Horror Picture Show reboot and French-language show The Accident are among the hottest shows.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Factual
National Geographic Channel’s global event series Mars and the BBC’s latest natural history epic feature among the top programmes.
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FeaturesHot Picks: British drama
Agatha Christie adaptations and Tom Hardy’s behind the camera debut figure.
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FeaturesHot Picks: The Case of Jon Benét Ramsey
JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her family’s home in Colorado in 1996. The six-year-old girl’s lifeless body was discovered by her father, along with a lengthy ransom note.
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The Broadcast InterviewBrooker and Jones: Netflix & chilling dramas
Black Mirror executive producers Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk to Robin Parker about where they get their ideas, binge-watching – and what Netflix brings to the table.
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Behind The ScenesBlack Mirror, Netflix
From different episode lengths to unusual aspect ratios, Black Mirror’s move from C4 to Netflix has given the production and post teams freedom to experiment. Robin Parker reports